Comparative Table: CRPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) vs. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
| Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | ||
| Section. | Heading | Section | Heading |
| 1 | Short title, extent and commencement | 1 | Short title, extent and commencement |
| 2 | Definitions | 2 | Definitions |
| 3 | Construction of references | 3 | Construction of references |
4 | Trial of offences under the Indian Penal Code and other laws | 4 | Trial of offences under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and other laws |
| 5 | Saving | 5 | Saving |
| 6 | Classes of Criminal Courts | 6 | Classes of Criminal Courts. |
| 7 | Territorial divisions | 7 | Territorial divisions |
| 8 | Metropolitan areas | — | Deleted |
| 9 | Court of Session | 8 | Court of Session |
| 10 | Subordination of Assistant Sessions Judges | — | Deleted |
| 11 | Courts of Judicial Magistrates | 9 | Courts of Judicial Magistrates |
12 | Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc. | 10 | Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc. |
| 13 | Special Judicial Magistrates | 11 | Special Judicial Magistrates |
| 14 | Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates | 12 | Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates |
| 15 | Subordination of Judicial Magistrates | 13 | Subordination of Judicial Magistrates |
| 16 | Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates | — | Deleted |
17 | Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate | — | Deleted |
| 18 | Special Metropolitan Magistrates | — | Deleted |
| 19 | Subordination of Metropolitan Magistrates | — | Deleted |
| 20 | Executive Magistrates | 14 | Executive Magistrates |
| 21 | Special Executive Magistrates | 15 | Special Executive Magistrates |
| 22 | Local jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates | 16 | Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates |
| 23 | Subordination of Executive Magistrates | 17 | Subordination of Executive Magistrates |
| 24 | Public Prosecutors | 18 | Public Prosecutors |
| 25 | Assistant Public Prosecutors | 19 | Assistant Public Prosecutors |
| 25A | Directorate of Prosecution | 20 | Directorate of Prosecution |
| 26 | Courts by which offences are triable | 21 | Courts by which offences are triable |
| 27 | Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles | — | Deleted |
| 28 | Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass | 22 | Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass |
| 29 | Sentences which Magistrates may pass | 23 | Sentences which Magistrates may pass |
| 30 | Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine | 24 | Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine |
| 31 | Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial | 25 | Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial |
| 32 | Mode of conferring powers | 26 | Mode of conferring powers |
| 33 | Powers of officers appointed | 27 | Powers of officers appointed |
| 34 | Withdrawal of powers | 28 | Withdrawal of powers |
35 | Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office | 29 | Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office |
| 36 | Powers of superior officers of police | 30 | Powers of superior officers of police |
| 37 | Public when to assist Magistrates and police | 31 | Public when to assist Magistrates and police |
| 38 | Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant | 32 | Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant |
| 39 | Public to give information of certain offences | 33 | Public to give information of certain offences |
40 | Duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report | 34 | Duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report |
| 41 | When police may arrest without warrant | 35 | When police may arrest without warrant |
| 41A | Notice of appearance before police officer | — | Included in Section 35 |
| 41B | Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest | 36 | Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest |
| 41C | Control room at districts | 37 | Designated Police Officer |
41D | Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation | 38 | Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation |
| 42 | Arrest on refusal to give name and residence | 39 | Arrest on refusal to give name and residence |
| 43 | Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest | 40 | Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest |
| 44 | Arrest by Magistrate | 41 | Arrest by Magistrate |
| 45 | Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest | 42 | Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest |
| 46 | Arrest how made | 43 | Arrest how made |
| 47 | Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested | 44 | Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested |
| 48 | Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions | 45 | Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions |
| 49 | No unnecessary restraint | 46 | No unnecessary restraint |
50 | Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail | 47 | Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail |
50A | Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc., to a nominated person | 48 | Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc., to relative or friend |
| 51 | Search of arrested person | 49 | Search of arrested person |
| 52 | Power to seize offensive weapons | 50 | Power to seize offensive weapons |
53 | Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer | 51 | Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer |
| 53A | Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner | 52 | Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner |
| 54 | Examination of arrested person by medical officer | 53 | Examination of arrested person by medical officer |
| 54A | Identification of person arrested | 54 | Identification of person arrested |
55 | Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant | 55 | Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant |
| 55A | Health and safety of arrested person | 56 | Health and safety of arrested person |
56 | Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station | 57 | Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station |
57 | Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours | 58 | Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours |
| 58 | Police to report apprehensions | 59 | Police to report apprehensions |
| 59 | Discharge of person apprehended | 60 | Discharge of person apprehended |
| 60 | Power, on escape, to pursue and retake | 61 | Power, on escape, to pursue and retake |
| 60A | Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code | 62 | Arrest to be made strictly according to the Sanhita |
| 61 | Form of summons | 63 | Form of summons |
| 62 | Summons how served | 64 | Summons how served |
63 | Service of summons on corporate bodies and societies | 65 | Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societies |
| 64 | Service when persons summoned cannot be found | 66 | Service when persons summoned cannot be found |
| 65 | Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided | 67 | Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided |
| 66 | Service on Government servant | 68 | Service on Government servant |
| 67 | Service of summons outside local limits | 69 | Service of summons outside local limits |
68 | Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present | 70 | Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present |
| 69 | Service of summons on witness by post | 71 | Service of summons on witness by post |
| 70 | Form of warrant of arrest and duration | 72 | Form of warrant of arrest and duration |
| 71 | Power to direct security to be taken | 73 | Power to direct security to be taken |
| 72 | Warrants to whom directed | 74 | Warrants to whom directed |
| 73 | Warrant may be directed to any person | 75 | Warrant may be directed to any person |
| 74 | Warrant directed to police officer | 76 | Warrant directed to police officer |
| 75 | Notification of substance of warrant | 77 | Notification of substance of warrant |
| 76 | Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay | 78 | Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay |
| 77 | Where warrant may be executed | 79 | Where warrant may be executed |
| 78 | Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction | 80 | Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction |
79 | Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction | 81 | Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction |
| 80 | Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued | 82 | Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued |
81 | Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought | 83 | Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought |
| 82 | Proclamation for person absconding | 84 | Proclamation for person absconding |
| 83 | Attachment of property of person absconding | 85 | Attachment of property of person absconding |
| 84 | Claims and objections to attachment | 87 | Claims and objections to attachment |
| 85 | Release, sale and restoration of attached property | 88 | Release, sale and restoration of attached property |
86 | Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property | 89 | Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property |
| 87 | Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons | 90 | Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons |
| 88 | Power to take bond for appearance | 91 | Power to take bond for appearance |
| 89 | Arrest on breach of bond for appearance | 92 | Arrest on breach of bond for appearance |
90 | Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest | 93 | Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest |
| 91 | Summons to produce document or other thing | 94 | Summons to produce document or other thing |
| 92 | Procedure as to letters and telegrams | 95 | Procedure as to letters and telegrams |
| 93 | When search warrant may be issued | 96 | When search-warrant may be issued |
94 | Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc. | 97 | Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc. |
95 | Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search warrants for the same | 98 | Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for the same |
| 96 | Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture | 99 | Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture |
| 97 | Search for persons wrongfully confined | 100 | Search for persons wrongfully confined |
| 98 | Power to compel restoration of abducted females | 101 | Power to compel restoration of abducted females |
| 99 | Direction, etc., of search warrants | 102 | Direction, etc., of search- warrants |
| 100 | Persons in charge of closed place to allow search | 103 | Persons in charge of closed place to allow search |
| 101 | Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction | 104 | Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction |
—– | —- | 105 | Recording of search and seizure through audio-video electronic means |
| 102 | Power of Police Officer to seize certain property | 106 | Power of Police Officer to seize certain property | ||
| —– | —- | 107 | Attachment, forfeiture and restoration of property | ||
| 103 | Magistrate may direct search in his presence | 108 | Magistrate may direct search in his presence | ||
| 104 | Power to impound document, etc., produced | 109 | Power to impound document, etc., produced | ||
| 105 | Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes | 110 | Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes | ||
| 105A | Definitions | 111 | Definitions | ||
—– | —– | 112 | Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India | ||
—– | —– | 113 | Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India. | ||
| 105B | Assistance in securing transfer of persons | 114 | Assistance in securing transfer of persons | ||
105C | Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property | 115 | Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property | ||
| 105D | Identifying unlawfully acquired property | 116 | Identifying unlawfully acquired property. | ||
| 105E | Seizure or attachment of property | 117 | Seizure or attachment of property | ||
105F | Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter | 118 | Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter | ||
| 105G | Notice of forfeiture of property | 119 | Notice of forfeiture of property | ||
| 105H | Forfeiture of property in certain cases | 120 | Forfeiture of property in certain cases |
| 105-I | Fine in lieu of forfeiture | 121 | Fine in lieu of forfeiture |
| 105J | Certain transfers to be null and void | 122 | Certain transfers to be null and void |
| 105K | Procedure in respect of letter of request | 123 | Procedure in respect of letter of request |
| 105L | Application of this Chapter | 124 | Application of this Chapter |
| 106 | Security for keeping the peace on conviction | 125 | Security for keeping the peace on conviction |
| 107 | Security for keeping the peace in other cases | 126 | Security for keeping the peace in other cases |
108 | Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters | 127 | Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters |
| 109 | Security for good behaviour from suspected persons | 128 | Security for good behaviour from suspected persons |
| 110 | Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders | 129 | Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders |
| 111 | Order to be made | 130 | Order to be made |
| 112 | Procedure in respect of person present in Court | 131 | Procedure in respect of person present in Court |
| 113 | Summons or warrant in case of person not so present | 132 | Summons or warrant in case of person not so present |
| 114 | Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant | 133 | Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant |
| 115 | Power to dispense with personal attendance | 134 | Power to dispense with personal attendance |
| 116 | Inquiry as to truth of information | 135 | Inquiry as to truth of information |
| 117 | Order to give security | 136 | Order to give security |
| 118 | Discharge of person informed against | 137 | Discharge of person informed against |
| 119 | Commencement of period for which security is required | 138 | Commencement of period for which security is required |
| 120 | Contents of bond | 139 | Contents of bond |
| 121 | Power to reject sureties | 140 | Power to reject sureties |
| 122 | Imprisonment in default of security | 141 | Imprisonment in default of security |
123 | Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security | 142 | Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security |
| 124 | Security for unexpired period of bond | 143 | Security for unexpired period of bond |
| 125 | Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents | 144 | Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents |
| 126 | Procedure | 145 | Procedure |
| 127 | Alteration in allowance | 146 | Alteration in allowance |
| 128 | Enforcement of order of maintenance | 147 | Enforcement of order of maintenance |
| 129 | Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force | 148 | Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force |
| 130 | Use of armed forces to disperse assembly | 149 | Use of armed forces to disperse assembly |
| 131 | Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly | 150 | Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly |
132 | Protection against prosecution for acts done under preceding sections | 151 | Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149 and 150 |
| 133 | Conditional order for removal of nuisance | 152 | Conditional order for removal of nuisance |
| 134 | Service or notification of order | 153 | Service or notification of order |
135 | Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause | 154 | Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause |
| 136 | Consequences of his failing to do so | 155 | Consequences of his failing to do so |
| 137 | Procedure where existence of public right is denied | 156 | Procedure where existence of public right is denied |
| 138 | Procedure where he appears to show cause | 157 | Procedure where he appears to show cause |
139 | Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert | 158 | Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert |
| 140 | Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc. | 159 | Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc. |
141 | Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience | 160 | Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience |
| 142 | Injunction pending inquiry | 161 | Injunction pending inquiry |
143 | Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance | 162 | Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance |
144 | Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger | 163 | Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger |
144A | Power to prohibit carrying arms in procession or mass drill or mass training with arms | — | Deleted |
145 | Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace | 164 | Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace |
| 146 | Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver | 165 | Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver |
| 147 | Dispute concerning right of use of land or water | 166 | Dispute concerning right of use of land or water |
| 148 | Local inquiry | 167 | Local inquiry |
| 149 | Police to prevent cognizable offences | 168 | Police to prevent cognizable offences |
| 150 | Information of design to commit cognizable offences | 169 | Information of design to commit cognizable offences |
151 | Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences | 170 | Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences |
| 152 | Prevention of injury to public property | 171 | Prevention of injury to public property |
| —– | —- | 172 | Persons bound to confirm to lawful directions of Police |
| 153 | Inspection of weights and measures | — | Deleted |
| 154 | Information in cognizable cases | 173 | Information in cognizable cases |
155 | Information as to non- cognizable cases and investigation of such cases | 174 | Information as to non- cognizable cases and investigation of such cases |
| 156 | Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable cases | 175 | Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable case |
| 157 | Procedure for investigation | 176 | Procedure for investigation |
| 158 | Report how submitted | 177 | Report how submitted |
| 159 | Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry | 178 | Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry |
| 160 | Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses | 179 | Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses |
| 161 | Examination of witnesses by police | 180 | Examination of witnesses by police |
162 | Statements to police not to be signed – Use of statements in evidence | 181 | Statements to police not to be signed: Use of statements in evidence |
| 163 | No inducement to be offered | 182 | No inducement to be offered |
| 164 | Recording of confessions and statements | 183 | Recording of confessions and statements |
| 164A | Medical examination of the victim of rape | 184 | Medical examination of the victim of rape |
| 165 | Search by police officer | 185 | Search by police officer |
166 | When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search warrant | 186 | When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant |
166A | Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India | — | Deleted |
166B | Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India | — | Deleted |
167 | Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty- four hours | 187 | Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty- four hours |
| 168 | Report of investigation by subordinate police officer | 188 | Report of investigation by subordinate police officer |
| 169 | Release of accused when evidence deficient | 189 | Release of accused when evidence deficient |
| 170 | Cases to be sent to Magistrate when evidence is sufficient | 190 | Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient |
171 | Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subjected to restraint | 191 | Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subjected to restraint |
| 172 | Diary of proceedings in investigation | 192 | Diary of proceedings in investigation |
| 173 | Report of police officer on completion of investigation | 193 | Report of police officer on completion of investigation |
| 174 | Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc. | 194 | Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc. |
| 175 | Power to summon persons | 195 | Power to summon persons |
| 176 | Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death | 196 | Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death |
| 177 | Ordinary place of inquiry and trial | 197 | Ordinary place of inquiry and trial |
| 178 | Place of inquiry or trial | 198 | Place of inquiry or trial |
| 179 | Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues | 199 | Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues |
180 | Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence | 200 | Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence |
| 181 | Place of trial in case of certain offences | 201 | Place of trial in case of certain offences |
182 | Offences committed by letters, etc. | 202 | Offences committed by means of electronic communications, letters, etc. |
| 183 | Offence committed on journey or voyage | 203 | Offence committed on journey or voyage |
| 184 | Place of trial for offences triable together | 204 | Place of trial for offences triable together |
| 185 | Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions | 205 | Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions |
186 | High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place | 206 | High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place |
187 | Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction | 207 | Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction |
| 188 | Offence committed outside India | 208 | Offence committed outside India |
189 | Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India | 209 | Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India |
| 190 | Cognizance of offences by Magistrates | 210 | Cognizance of offences by Magistrates |
| 191 | Transfer on application of the accused | 211 | Transfer on application of the accused |
| 192 | Making over of cases to Magistrates | 212 | Making over of cases to Magistrates |
| 193 | Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session | 213 | Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session |
194 | Additional and Assistant Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them | 214 | Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them |
195 | Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence | 215 | Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence |
| 195A | Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc. | 216 | Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc. |
196 | Prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence | 217 | Prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence |
| 197 | Prosecution of Judges and public servants | 218 | Prosecution of Judges and public servants |
| 198 | Prosecution for offences against marriage | 219 | Prosecution for offences against marriage |
198A | Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code | 220 | Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| 198B | Cognizance of offence | 221 | Cognizance of offence |
| 199 | Prosecution for defamation | 222 | Prosecution for defamation |
| 200 | Examination of complainant | 223 | Examination of complainant |
201 | Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case | 224 | Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case |
| 202 | Postponement of issue of process | 225 | Postponement of issue of process |
| 203 | Dismissal of complaint | 226 | Dismissal of complaint |
| 204 | Issue of process | 227 | Issue of process |
| 205 | Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused | 228 | Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused |
| 206 | Special summons in cases of petty offence | 229 | Special summons in cases of petty offence |
207 | Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents | 230 | Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents |
208 | Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by court of session | 231 | Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session |
209 | Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it | 232 | Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it |
210 | Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence | 233 | Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence |
| 211 | Contents of charge | 234 | Contents of charge |
| 212 | Particulars as to time, place and person | 235 | Particulars as to time, place and person |
| 213 | When manner of committing offence must be stated | 236 | When manner of committing offence must be stated |
214 | Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable | 237 | Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable |
| 215 | Effect of errors | 238 | Effect of errors |
| 216 | Court may alter charge | 239 | Court may alter charge |
| 217 | Recall of witnesses when charge altered | 240 | Recall of witnesses when charge altered |
| 218 | Separate charges for distinct offences | 241 | Separate charges for distinct offences |
219 | Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together | 242 | Offences of same kind within year may be charged together |
| 220 | Trial for more than one offence | 243 | Trial for more than one offence |
| 221 | Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed | 244 | Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed |
| 222 | When offence proved included in offence charged | 245 | When offence proved included in offence charged |
| 223 | What persons may be charged jointly | 246 | What persons may be charged jointly |
224 | Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges | 247 | Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges |
| 225 | Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor | 248 | Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor |
| 226 | Opening case for prosecution | 249 | Opening case for prosecution |
| 227 | Discharge | 250 | Discharge |
| 228 | Framing of charge | 251 | Framing of charge |
| 229 | Conviction on plea of guilty | 252 | Conviction on plea of guilty |
| 230 | Date for prosecution evidence | 253 | Date for prosecution evidence |
| 231 | Evidence for prosecution | 254 | Evidence for prosecution |
| 232 | Acquittal | 255 | Acquittal |
| 233 | Entering upon defence | 256 | Entering upon defence |
| 234 | Arguments | 257 | Arguments |
| 235 | Judgment of acquittal or conviction | 258 | Judgment of acquittal or conviction |
| 236 | Previous conviction | 259 | Previous conviction |
| 237 | Procedure in cases instituted under section 199(2) | 260 | Procedure in cases instituted under section 223(1) |
| 238 | Compliance with section 207 | 261 | Compliance with section 231 |
| 239 | When accused shall be discharged | 262 | When accused shall be discharged |
| 240 | Framing of charge | 263 | Framing of charge |
| 241 | Conviction on plea of guilty | 264 | Conviction on plea of guilty |
| 242 | Evidence for prosecution | 265 | Evidence for prosecution |
| 243 | Evidence for defence | 266 | Evidence for defence |
| 244 | Evidence for prosecution | 267 | Evidence for prosecution |
| 245 | When accused shall be discharged | 268 | When accused shall be discharged |
| 246 | Procedure where accused is not discharged | 269 | Procedure where accused is not discharged |
| 247 | Evidence for defence | 270 | Evidence for defence |
| 248 | Acquittal or conviction | 271 | Acquittal or conviction |
| 249 | Absence of complainant | 272 | Absence of complainant |
| 250 | Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause | 273 | Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause |
| 251 | Substance of accusation to be stated | 274 | Substance of accusation to be stated |
| 252 | Conviction on plea of guilty | 275 | Conviction on plea of guilty |
253 | Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases | 276 | Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases |
| 254 | Procedure when not convicted | 277 | Procedure when not convicted |
| 255 | Acquittal or conviction | 278 | Acquittal or conviction |
| 256 | Non-appearance or death of complainant | 279 | Non-appearance or death of complainant |
| 257 | Withdrawal of complaint | 280 | Withdrawal of complaint |
| 258 | Power to stop proceedings in certain cases | 281 | Power to stop proceedings in certain cases |
259 | Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant- cases | 282 | Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant- cases |
| 260 | Power to try summarily | 283 | Power to try summarily |
| 261 | Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class | 284 | Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class |
| 262 | Procedure for summary trials | 285 | Procedure for summary trials |
| 263 | Record in summary trials | 286 | Record in summary trials |
| 264 | Judgment in cases tried summarily | 287 | Judgment in cases tried summarily |
| 265 | Language of record and judgment | 288 | Language of record and judgment |
| 265A | Application of the Chapter | 289 | Application of the Chapter |
| 265B | Application for plea bargaining | 290 | Application for plea bargaining |
| 265C | Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition | 291 | Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition |
265D | Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court | 292 | Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court |
| 265E | Disposal of the case | 293 | Disposal of the case |
| 265F | Judgment of the Court | 294 | Judgment of the Court |
| 265G | Finality of the judgment | 295 | Finality of the judgment |
| 265H | Power of the Court in plea bargaining | 296 | Power of the Court in plea bargaining |
265-I | Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment | 297 | Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment |
| 265J | Savings | 298 | Savings |
| 265K | Statements of accused not to be used | 299 | Statements of accused not to be used |
| 265L | Non-application of the Chapter | 300 | Non-application of the Chapter |
| 266 | Definitions | 301 | Definition |
| 267 | Power to require attendance of prisoners | 302 | Power to require attendance of prisoners |
268 | Power of State Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 267 | 303 | Power of State Government or Central Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 302 |
269 | Officer-in-charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies | 304 | Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies |
| 270 | Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody | 305 | Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody |
| 271 | Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison | 306 | Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison |
| 272 | Language of Courts | 307 | Language of Courts |
| 273 | Evidence to be taken in presence of accused | 308 | Evidence to be taken in presence of accused |
| 274 | Record in summons-cases and inquiries | 309 | Record in summons-cases and inquiries |
| 275 | Record in warrant-cases | 310 | Record in warrant-cases |
| 276 | Record in trial before Court of Session | 311 | Record in trial before Court of Session |
| 277 | Language of record of evidence | 312 | Language of record of evidence |
| 278 | Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed | 313 | Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed |
| 279 | Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader | 314 | Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader |
| 280 | Remarks respecting demeanour of witness | 315 | Remarks respecting demeanour of witness |
| 281 | Record of examination of accused | 316 | Record of examination of accused |
| 282 | Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully | 317 | Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully |
| 283 | Record in High Court | 318 | Record in High Court |
284 | When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued | 319 | When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued |
| 285 | Commission to whom to be issued | 320 | Commission to whom to be issued |
| 286 | Execution of commissions | 321 | Execution of commissions |
| 287 | Parties may examine witnesses | 322 | Parties may examine witnesses |
| 288 | Return of commission | 323 | Return of commission |
| 289 | Adjournment of proceeding | 324 | Adjournment of proceeding |
| 290 | Execution of foreign commissions | 325 | Execution of foreign commissions |
| 291 | Deposition of medical witness | 326 | Deposition of medical witness |
| 291 A | Identification report of Magistrate | 327 | Identification report of Magistrate |
| 292 | Evidence of officers of the Mint | 328 | Evidence of officers of the Mint |
| 293 | Reports of certain Government scientific experts | 329 | Reports of certain Government scientific experts |
| 294 | No formal proof of certain documents | 330 | No formal proof of certain documents |
| 295 | Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants | 331 | Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants |
| 296 | Evidence of formal character on affidavit | 332 | Evidence of formal character on affidavit |
| 297 | Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn | 333 | Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn |
| 298 | Previous conviction or acquittal how proved | 334 | Previous conviction or acquittal how proved |
| 299 | Record of evidence in absence of accused | 335 | Record of evidence in absence of accused |
—-– | —– | 336 | Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases |
300 | Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence | 337 | Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence |
| 301 | Appearance by Public Prosecutors | 338 | Appearance by Public Prosecutors |
| 302 | Permission to conduct prosecution | 339 | Permission to conduct prosecution |
303 | Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended | 340 | Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended |
| 304 | Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases | 341 | Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases |
305 | Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused | 342 | Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused |
| 306 | Tender of pardon to accomplice | 343 | Tender of pardon to accomplice |
| 307 | Power to direct tender of pardon | 344 | Power to direct tender of pardon |
| 308 | Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon | 345 | Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon |
| 309 | Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings | 346 | Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings |
| 310 | Local inspection | 347 | Local inspection |
311 | Power to summon material witness, or examine person present | 348 | Power to summon material witness, or examine person present |
| 311 A | Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting | 349 | Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting |
| 312 | Expenses of complainants and witnesses | 350 | Expenses of complainants and witnesses |
| 313 | Power to examine the accused | 351 | Power to examine the accused |
| 314 | Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments | 352 | Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments |
| 315 | Accused person to be competent witness | 353 | Accused person to be competent witness |
| 316 | No influence to be used to induce disclosure | 354 | No influence to be used to induce disclosure |
317 | Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases | 355 | Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases |
| —-– | —– | 356 | Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender |
| 318 | Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings | 357 | Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings |
319 | Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence | 358 | Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence |
| 320 | Compounding of offences | 359 | Compounding of offences |
| 321 | Withdrawal from prosecution | 360 | Withdrawal from prosecution |
| 322 | Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of | 361 | Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of |
323 | Procedure when, after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed | 362 | Procedure when, after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed |
324 | Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property | 363 | Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property |
325 | Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe | 364 | Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe |
326 | Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another | 365 | Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another |
| 327 | Court to be open | 366 | Court to be open |
| 328 | Procedure in case of accused being lunatic | 367 | Procedure in case of accused being person with mental illness |
329 | Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court | 368 | Procedure in case of person with mental illness tried before Court |
330 | Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial | 369 | Release of person with mental illness pending investigation or trial |
| 331 | Resumption of inquiry or trial | 370 | Resumption of inquiry or trial |
332 | Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court | 371 | Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court |
| 333 | When accused appears to have been of sound mind | 372 | When accused appears to have been of sound mind |
| 334 | Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind | 373 | Judgment of acquittal on ground of mental illness |
335 | Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody | 374 | Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody |
336 | Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge | 375 | Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge |
337 | Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence | 376 | Procedure where prisoner with mental illness is reported capable of making his defence |
338 | Procedure where lunatic detained is declared fit to be released | 377 | Procedure where person with mental illness detained is declared fit to be released |
339 | Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend | 378 | Delivery of person with mental liabilities to care of relative or friend |
| 340 | Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195 | 379 | Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215 |
| 341 | Appeal | 380 | Appeal |
| 342 | Power to order costs | 381 | Power to order costs |
| 343 | Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance | 382 | Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance |
| 344 | Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence | 383 | Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence |
| 345 | Procedure in certain cases of contempt | 384 | Procedure in certain cases of contempt |
346 | Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 345 | 385 | Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 384 |
347 | When Registrar or Sub- Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court | 386 | When Registrar or Sub- Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court |
| 348 | Discharge of offender on submission of apology | 387 | Discharge of offender on submission of apology |
349 | Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document | 388 | Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document |
350 | Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons | 389 | Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons |
| 351 | Appeals from convictions under sections 344, 345, 349 and 350 | 390 | Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389 |
352 | Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves | 391 | Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves |
| 353 | Judgment | 392 | Judgment |
| 354 | Language and contents of judgment | 393 | Language and contents of judgment |
| 355 | Metropolitan Magistrate’s judgment | — | Deleted |
| 356 | Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender | 394 | Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender |
| 357 | Order to pay compensation | 395 | Order to pay compensation |
| 357A | Victim compensation scheme | 396 | Victim compensation scheme |
357B | Compensation to be in addition to fine under section 326A or section 376D of Indian Penal Code | — | Deleted |
| 357C | Treatment of victims | 397 | Treatment of victims |
| —– | —– | 398 | Witness Protection Scheme |
| 358 | Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested | 399 | Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested |
| 359 | Order to pay costs in non- cognizable cases | 400 | Order to pay costs in non- cognizable cases |
360 | Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition | 401 | Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition |
| 361 | Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases | 402 | Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases |
| 362 | Court not to alter judgment | 403 | Court not to alter judgment |
| 363 | Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons | 404 | Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons |
| 364 | Judgment when to be translated | 405 | Judgment when to be translated |
365 | Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate | 406 | Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate |
366 | Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation | 407 | Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation |
367 | Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken | 408 | Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken |
| 368 | Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction | 409 | Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction |
| 369 | Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges | 410 | Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges |
| 370 | Procedure in case of difference of opinion | 411 | Procedure in case of difference of opinion |
| 371 | Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation | 412 | Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation |
| 372 | No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided | 413 | No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided |
373 | Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour | 414 | Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour |
| 374 | Appeals from convictions | 415 | Appeals from convictions |
| 375 | No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty | 416 | No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty |
| 376 | No appeal in petty cases | 417 | No appeal in petty cases |
| 377 | Appeal by the State Government against sentence | 418 | Appeal by the State Government against sentence |
| 378 | Appeal in case of acquittal | 419 | Appeal in case of acquittal |
| 379 | Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases | 420 | Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases |
| 380 | Special right of appeal in certain cases | 421 | Special right of appeal in certain cases |
| 381 | Appeal to Court of Session how heard | 422 | Appeal to Court of Session how heard |
| 382 | Petition of appeal | 423 | Petition of appeal |
| 383 | Procedure when appellant in jail | 424 | Procedure when appellant in jail |
| 384 | Summary dismissal of appeal | 425 | Summary dismissal of appeal |
| 385 | Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily | 426 | Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily |
| 386 | Powers of the Appellate Court | 427 | Powers of the Appellate Court |
| 387 | Judgments of subordinate Appellate Court | 428 | Judgments of Subordinate Appellate Court |
| 388 | Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court | 429 | Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court |
389 | Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail | 430 | Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail |
| 390 | Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal | 431 | Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal |
391 | Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken | 432 | Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken |
392 | Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided | 433 | Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided |
| 393 | Finality of judgments and orders on appeal | 434 | Finality of judgments and orders on appeal |
| 394 | Abatement of appeals | 435 | Abatement of appeals |
| 395 | Reference to High Court | 436 | Reference to High Court |
| 396 | Disposal of case according to decision of High Court | 437 | Disposal of case according to decision of High Court |
| 397 | Calling for records to exercise powers of revision | 438 | Calling for records to exercise powers of revision |
| 398 | Power to order inquiry | 439 | Power to order inquiry |
| 399 | Sessions Judge’s powers of revision | 440 | Sessions Judge’s powers of revision |
| 400 | Power of Additional Sessions Judge | 441 | Power of Additional Sessions Judge |
| 401 | High Court’s powers of revision | 442 | High Court’s powers of revision |
402 | Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases | 443 | Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases |
| 403 | Option of Court to hear parties | 444 | Option of Court to hear parties |
404 | Statement by Metropolitan Magistrate of grounds of his decision to be considered by High Court | —– | Deleted |
| 405 | High Court’s order to be certified to lower Court | 445 | High Court’s order to be certified to lower Court. | |||
| 406 | Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals | 446 | Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals | |||
| 407 | Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals | 447 | Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals | |||
| 408 | Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals | 448 | Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals | |||
| 409 | Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judges | 449 | Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Session Judge | |||
| 410 | Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates | 450 | Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate | |||
| 411 | Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates | 451 | Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates | |||
| 412 | Reasons to be recorded | 452 | Reasons to be recorded | |||
| 413 | Execution of order passed under section 368 | 453 | Execution of order passed under section 409 | |||
| 414 | Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court | 454 | Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court | |||
415 | Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court | 455 | Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court | |||
| 416 | Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman | 456 | Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman | |||
| 417 | Power to appoint place of imprisonment | 457 | Power to appoint place of imprisonment | |||
| 418 | Execution of sentence of imprisonment | 458 | Execution of sentence of imprisonment | |||
| 419 | Direction of warrant for execution | 459 | Direction of warrant for execution | |||
| 420 | Warrant with whom to be lodged | 460 | Warrant with whom to be lodged |
| 421 | Warrant for levy of fine | 461 | Warrant for levy of fine |
| 422 | Effect of such warrant | 462 | Effect of such warrant |
423 | Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend | 463 | Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend |
| 424 | Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment | 464 | Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment |
| 425 | Who may issue warrant | 465 | Who may issue warrant |
| 426 | Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect | 466 | Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect |
| 427 | Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence | 467 | Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence |
428 | Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment | 468 | Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment |
| 429 | Saving | 469 | Saving |
| 430 | Return of warrant on execution of sentence | 470 | Return of warrant on execution of sentence |
| 431 | Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine | 471 | Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine |
| —– | —– | 472 | Mercy Petition in death sentence cases |
| 432 | Power to suspend or remit sentences | 473 | Power to suspend or remit sentences |
| 433 | Power to commute sentence | 474 | Power to commute sentence |
433A | Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases | 475 | Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases |
434 | Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences | 476 | Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences |
435 | State Government to act after consultation with Central Government in certain cases | 477 | State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases |
| 436 | In what cases bail to be taken | 478 | In what cases bail to be taken |
436A | Maximum period for which an under-trial prisoner can be detained | 479 | Maximum period for which an under-trial prisoner can be detained |
| 437 | When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence | 480 | When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence |
437A | Bail to require accused to appear before next Appellate Court | 481 | Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court |
| 438 | Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest | 482 | Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest |
| 439 | Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail | 483 | Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail |
| 440 | Amount of bond and reduction thereof | 484 | Amount of bond and reduction thereof |
| 441 | Bond of accused and sureties | 485 | Bond of accused and sureties |
| 441A | Declaration by sureties | 486 | Declaration by sureties |
| 442 | Discharge from custody | 487 | Discharge from custody |
443 | Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient | 488 | Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient |
| 444 | Discharge of sureties | 489 | Discharge of sureties |
| 445 | Deposit instead of recognizance | 490 | Deposit instead of recognizance |
| 446 | Procedure when bond has been forfeited | 491 | Procedure when bond has been forfeited |
| 446A | Cancellation of bond and bail- bond | 492 | Cancellation of bond and bail bond |
447 | Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited | 493 | Procedure in case of insolvency of death of surety or when a bond is forfeited |
| 448 | Bond required from minor | 494 | Bond required from minor |
| 449 | Appeal from orders under section 446 | 495 | Appeal from orders under section 491 |
| 450 | Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances | 496 | Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances |
451 | Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases | 497 | Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases |
| 452 | Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial | 498 | Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial |
| 453 | Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused | 499 | Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused |
| 454 | Appeal against orders under section 452 or section 453 | 500 | Appeal against orders under section 500 or section 501 |
| 455 | Destruction of libellous and | 501 | Destruction of libellous and other |
| other matter | matter | ||
| 456 | Power to restore possession of immovable property | 502 | Power to restore possession of immovable property |
| 457 | Procedure by police upon seizure of property | 503 | Procedure by police upon seizure of property |
| 458 | Procedure where no claimant appears within six months | 504 | Procedure where no claimant appears within six months |
| 459 | Power to sell perishable property | 505 | Power to sell perishable property |
| 460 | Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings | 506 | Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings |
| 461 | Irregularities which vitiate proceedings | 507 | Irregularities which vitiate proceedings |
| 462 | Proceedings in wrong place | 508 | Proceedings in wrong place |
| 463 | Non-compliance with provisions of section 164 or section 281 | 509 | Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316 |
| 464 | Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge | 510 | Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge |
465 | Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity | 511 | Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity |
| 466 | Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful | 512 | Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful |
| 467 | Definitions | 513 | Definitions |
| 468 | Bar to taking cognizance after | 514 | Bar to taking cognizance after |
| lapse of the period of limitation | lapse of the period of limitation | ||
| 469 | Commencement of the period of limitation | 515 | Commencement of the period of limitation |
| 470 | Exclusion of time in certain cases | 516 | Exclusion of time in certain cases |
| 471 | Exclusion of date on which Court is closed | 517 | Exclusion of date on which Court is closed |
| 472 | Continuing offence | 518 | Continuing offence |
| 473 | Extension of period of limitation in certain cases | 519 | Extension of period of limitation in certain cases |
| 474 | Trials before High Courts | 520 | Trials before High Courts |
475 | Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court- martial | 521 | Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court- martial |
| 476 | Forms | 522 | Forms |
| 477 | Power of High Court to make rules | 523 | Power of High Court to make rules |
478 | Power to alter functions allotted to Executive Magistrates in certain cases | 524 | Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases |
479 | Cases in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested | 525 | Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested |
| 480 | Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts | 526 | Practicing advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts |
481 | Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property | 527 | Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property |
| 482 | Saving of inherent powers of High Court | 528 | Saving of inherent powers of High Court |
483 | Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts of Judicial Magistrates | 529 | Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts |
| 484 | Repeal and savings | 530 | Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode. |
| —– | —– | 531 | Repeal and Savings |
